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Trump Sets 8 PM Deadline for Iran to Reopen Strait

4/7/2026

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Trump Ultimatum to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump set a final 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned that failure to reach an agreement would destroy Iran’s infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.
Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire and seeks a permanent end to the conflict.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that attacks on civilian infrastructure could be war crimes.

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Trump Ultimatum to Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump set a final 8 p.m. ET deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
He warned that failure to reach an agreement would destroy Iran’s infrastructure, including power plants and bridges.
Iran has rejected a temporary ceasefire and seeks a permanent end to the conflict.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres cautioned that attacks on civilian infrastructure could be war crimes.

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